🌟 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲!🌟 The Delta Regional Authority has made available $1.5 million through the 2025 Strategic Planning Program to help economically distressed communities across the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions. 💼🌍 This funding will empower communities to develop strategic plans that address critical issues like infrastructure, workforce development, small business growth and more. 🔑 What’s Available? Grants from $25,000 to $150,000 Semiannual application cycle 🗓️ 🔗 Link: https://bit.ly/46gXuft Let’s build stronger, more prosperous communities together! 🚀

🚨 Funding Opportunity Alert 🚨 The Delta Regional Authority has announced available funding for the 2025 Community Infrastructure Fund, aimed at supporting economic and community development across the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions. ✨ What’s available: Grants from $500,000 to $2 million Focus on public infrastructure, transportation, and flood control 🚧🌊 Why it matters: This funding, supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is designed to strengthen local economies, improve resilience, and create healthier communities. 🌱 📅 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis — don’t miss out! 🔗 Link: https://bit.ly/45O2rw4 #DRA #CIF2025 #CommunityDevelopment #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw #InvestInAmerica #DeltaRegion #EconomicGrowth

• 𝐃𝐑𝐀 2024 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭 • In 2024, across the DRA region, approximately $79 million was invested in our communities through our Strategic Planning, Human Infrastructure, and Critical Infrastructure funding programs, laying the groundwork for a more resilient and prosperous future! 💡   🔹 Strategic Planning: 20 projects, $2.47 million
 🔹 Human Infrastructure: 38 projects, $22 million
 🔹 Critical Infrastructure: 89 projects, $54.7 million These investments have already begun creating jobs, improving services, and strengthening communities across the region, setting the stage for long-term economic growth and success. 🌱 Here’s to a bright 2025 ahead! 🌟   #DRARegion #InvestingintheDelta #2024Recap #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityGrowth

🌟 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓!🌟 Wishing all of our partners and friends a year full of growth, opportunity and success. Together, let’s keep building stronger communities across our Delta region in 2025! 🌱💪 #HappyNewYear #DRA

🚨 Funding Alert for Rural Health Care Organizations! 🚨 The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)’s Delta Health Systems Implementation Program is now open to support rural health care organizations in the Delta region! If your organization has received technical assistance through the Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program or a similar program in the last five years, you may be eligible for funding to help implement projects that will improve: ✅ Financial sustainability ✅ Access to care in rural communities ✅ Quality improvement ✅ Telehealth and workforce development This is a chance to make a lasting impact on health care in rural areas across the Delta region. A technical assistance (TA) webinar will also be held, via Zoom, for interested applicants on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 1 p.m. Eastern. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance health care delivery and ensure the future of rural health systems! 🔗 Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/409Rvrj 🔗 TA webinar: https://bit.ly/3BNpQ6k #RuralHealth #DeltaRegion #HealthCareFunding #RuralCare #DSIP #HealthEquity #Telehealth

Before the year wraps up, I had the opportunity to attend North Delta Regional Planning & Development District, Inc. annual meeting. I shared insights on the impactful work of the Delta Regional Authority in the region. #ruraldevelopment #economicdevelopment

Wishing everyone in the Delta region a Merry Christmas filled with joy, community, and hope. Together, we celebrate the spirit of the season and the strength of our shared journey. 🌟🎄 #DeltaRegion #MerryChristmas #CommunitySpirit

#ICYMI: On Dec. 11, the Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission hosted an in-person training for staff members. Presented by DRA employees Darci Malam, Daniel Musgrave, Carson Grant, and Tamiya Howard, the session covered applying for Critical Infrastructure and Workforce Development awards and administering funded projects. Events like this are crucial for equipping local staff with the knowledge to drive community development and growth. #InvestingintheDelta #SoutheastMissouri #EconomicDevelopment #WorkforceDevelopment #CriticalInfrastructure #TrainingSession #LocalDevelopment

ICYMI: On Dec. 3, the @Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District hosted an in-person training session for staff members. Presented by DRA employees Darci Malam , Critical Infrastructure Program Manager, and Daniel Musgrave, Workforce Development Program Manager, the training focused on how to apply for Critical Infrastructure and Workforce Development awards and effectively administer projects funded by these awards. Trainings like this is are vital in equipping constituents with the tools and knowledge needed to drive impactful development and support the growth of our communities. #InvestingintheDelta #SoutheastArkansas #EconomicDevelopment

🚨 REMINDER: The deadline to apply for the 2025 Delta Workforce Grant Program is Friday, Dec. 20, at 11:59 p.m. CDT! Don’t miss out on funding to support workforce development in the Delta region. 💼 Apply today >>> https://bit.ly/47ACelz #DeltaWorkforce #GrantDeadline #WorkforceDevelopment